Monday, September 03, 2012
‘2016: Obama’s America’ shocks film industry after becoming a box office success despite having virtually no promotional budget
‘2016: Obama’s America’ shocks film industry after becoming a box office success despite having virtually no promotional budget - NY Daily News
Conservative scholar Diniseh D'Souza's film has shocked industry prognosticators by earning an estimated $20 million to date, more than five times what the second-highest documentary this year, "Bully," earned.
Conservative scholar Diniseh D'Souza's film has shocked industry prognosticators by earning an estimated $20 million to date, more than five times what the second-highest documentary this year, "Bully," earned.
"Empty Chair Day"
The GOP Goes Alinsky on Obama
Rule of Law » The GOP Goes Alinsky on Obama
A couple of examples. First, Clint Eastwood’s speech was pure Alinsky.
RULE 5: “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.” There is no defense. It’s irrational. It’s infuriating. It also works as a key pressure point to force the enemy into concessions.
A couple of examples. First, Clint Eastwood’s speech was pure Alinsky.
RULE 5: “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.” There is no defense. It’s irrational. It’s infuriating. It also works as a key pressure point to force the enemy into concessions.
» Monday – Empty Chair Day - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion
» Monday – Empty Chair Day - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion
Prof – Seems that there is an effort to make Monday “empty chair day”
Below is an image of my front lawn, just mowed, to ensure the emptychair looks right. The sign next to the chair says:
“We own this country . . . Politicians are employees of ours . . . And when somebody does not do the job, we’ve got to let them go.” –Clint Eastwood
Prof – Seems that there is an effort to make Monday “empty chair day”
Below is an image of my front lawn, just mowed, to ensure the emptychair looks right. The sign next to the chair says:
“We own this country . . . Politicians are employees of ours . . . And when somebody does not do the job, we’ve got to let them go.” –Clint Eastwood
Barack Obama, the Empty Stool
Barack Obama, the Empty Stool
Six weeks after the inauguration, when he was thoroughly in the honeymoon phase and largely still campaigning against President Bush and on behalf of a stimulus, he uttered one of the most vapid and immature things I have ever heard from a President, when he told a bunch of television anchors at the White House: “I like being President, and it turns out I’m very good at it.”
Six weeks after the inauguration, when he was thoroughly in the honeymoon phase and largely still campaigning against President Bush and on behalf of a stimulus, he uttered one of the most vapid and immature things I have ever heard from a President, when he told a bunch of television anchors at the White House: “I like being President, and it turns out I’m very good at it.”
Sunday, September 02, 2012
'Eastwooding' Inspires National Empty Chair Day on Monday
'Eastwooding' Inspires National Empty Chair Day on Monday
In another sign that Clint Eastwood's RNC talk to an empty chair has tapped in to broadly held opinions that President Obama is not getting the job done, word spread rapidly over the weekend among conservative new media outlets that an impromptu "National Empty Chair Day" is being planned for Monday.
In another sign that Clint Eastwood's RNC talk to an empty chair has tapped in to broadly held opinions that President Obama is not getting the job done, word spread rapidly over the weekend among conservative new media outlets that an impromptu "National Empty Chair Day" is being planned for Monday.
Group says it found 30,000 dead North Carolinians registered to vote
Group says it found 30,000 dead North Carolinians registered to vote | CharlotteObserver.com
A Raleigh-based group devoted to reducing the potential for voter fraud presented the N.C. Board of Elections on Friday with a list of nearly 30,000 names of dead people statewide who are still registered to vote.
A Raleigh-based group devoted to reducing the potential for voter fraud presented the N.C. Board of Elections on Friday with a list of nearly 30,000 names of dead people statewide who are still registered to vote.
HopperFlight-RIP
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have identified the pilot who was killed when his plane crashed during an air show in eastern Iowa.
The Quad-City Times reported that Glenn A. Smith, of Frisco, Texas, was the pilot killed in the crash.
HopperFlight
The Hoppers are a group of private individuals who donate their time and money, flying the L-39 Albatros jets.
We saw them at EAA Oshkosh this summer.
Terrible.
The Quad-City Times reported that Glenn A. Smith, of Frisco, Texas, was the pilot killed in the crash.
Smith was CEO of the Warbird Educational Foundation that owned the Soviet-era jet he was flying.
HopperFlight
The Hoppers are a group of private individuals who donate their time and money, flying the L-39 Albatros jets.
We saw them at EAA Oshkosh this summer.
Terrible.
Stephanopoulos: No Bias in Media
Stephanopoulos: No Bias in Media
MRCTV's Joe Schoffstall ran into "Good Morning America" host George Stephanopoulos at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
When asked if he believes there is a liberal bias in the media, he responds,"I don't."
When asked again, he walks away.
MRCTV's Joe Schoffstall ran into "Good Morning America" host George Stephanopoulos at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida.
When asked if he believes there is a liberal bias in the media, he responds,"I don't."
When asked again, he walks away.
CRIME: Maple Syrup Heist Leaves Quebec In A Sticky Mess.
Instapundit » Blog Archive » CRIME: Maple Syrup Heist Leaves Quebec In A Sticky Mess.
“The puzzle is how the culprits managed to siphon off almost C$30 million ($30.4 million) of syrup. That’s the equivalent of 10 million pounds or roughly 15,000 barrels of syrup.
And the stock didn’t vanish somewhere in the supply chain of a major city.
It’s missing from a warehouse in Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, a tiny town of 903 people, according to the 2011 Census.
They’re usually more focused on cranberries, whether it’s harvesting them or celebrating them in cranberry festivals.
So imagine the surprise when a “routine inventory check,” as the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers (FPAQ) calls it, revealed evidence of a massive heist.
Row after row of barrels were empty, filled with nothing but sweet-smelling Quebec air.”
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 1:30 pm
“The puzzle is how the culprits managed to siphon off almost C$30 million ($30.4 million) of syrup. That’s the equivalent of 10 million pounds or roughly 15,000 barrels of syrup.
And the stock didn’t vanish somewhere in the supply chain of a major city.
It’s missing from a warehouse in Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, a tiny town of 903 people, according to the 2011 Census.
They’re usually more focused on cranberries, whether it’s harvesting them or celebrating them in cranberry festivals.
So imagine the surprise when a “routine inventory check,” as the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers (FPAQ) calls it, revealed evidence of a massive heist.
Row after row of barrels were empty, filled with nothing but sweet-smelling Quebec air.”
Posted by Glenn Reynolds at 1:30 pm
Michigan Stands Out on High Cost of Car Insurance
Commentary: Michigan Stands Out on High Cost of Car Insurance [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
When looking at the median price of an annual car insurance policy, the result is the same.
Michigan is No. 1 at $4,490, and by far the most expensive state for car insurance.
Only one other state has a median price above $2,500, and that is New Jersey at $2,556. The District of Columbia has the second highest rate at $2,570.
When looking at the median price of an annual car insurance policy, the result is the same.
Michigan is No. 1 at $4,490, and by far the most expensive state for car insurance.
Only one other state has a median price above $2,500, and that is New Jersey at $2,556. The District of Columbia has the second highest rate at $2,570.
Saturday, September 01, 2012
Moore’s Law versus the Law of More
Moore’s Law versus the Law of More | The John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy
....the average tuition inflicted upon students at American colleges has shot up from 23.2 percent of median annual household earnings in 2001 to 37.7 percent in 2010.
That rate of increase is 6½ times the rate of inflation (i.e., the rise in the Consumer Price Index).
Colleges have pushed more students to take out loans, while the federal government—in a classic case of moral hazard—has encouraged students to pile up record debt.
Collective student loan debt has now surpassed $1 trillion—more than the collective national credit card debt.
So, despite their large tuition increases, many colleges and universities are running in the red and piling up debts.
....the average tuition inflicted upon students at American colleges has shot up from 23.2 percent of median annual household earnings in 2001 to 37.7 percent in 2010.
That rate of increase is 6½ times the rate of inflation (i.e., the rise in the Consumer Price Index).
Colleges have pushed more students to take out loans, while the federal government—in a classic case of moral hazard—has encouraged students to pile up record debt.
Collective student loan debt has now surpassed $1 trillion—more than the collective national credit card debt.
So, despite their large tuition increases, many colleges and universities are running in the red and piling up debts.
Major summer music festival in Muskegon for 2013 still in the planning stages
Major summer music festival in Muskegon for 2013 still in the planning stages | MLive.com
The foundation provided $200,000 to make the last Summer Celebration event a reality in 2011.
Now foundation officials want to find a replacement for what was the community’s premiere festival and create a vehicle for paying back the foundation’s 2011 investment, McGuigan said.
The foundation provided $200,000 to make the last Summer Celebration event a reality in 2011.
Now foundation officials want to find a replacement for what was the community’s premiere festival and create a vehicle for paying back the foundation’s 2011 investment, McGuigan said.
Play Clinty For Me - By Mark Steyn
Play Clinty For Me - By Mark Steyn - The Corner - National Review Online
Like William F. Gavin, I hugely enjoyed Clint Eastwood’s turn last night, but I’m not sure I agree that it was “unintentionally hilarious” and that “he forgot his lines, lost his way.”
Clint is a brilliant actor, and a superb director of other actors (and I don’t just mean a quarter-century ago: In the last five years, he’s directed eight films).
He’s also, as Mr. Gavin observed, a terrific jazz improviser at the piano — and, in film and music documentaries, an extremely articulate interviewee.
So I wouldn’t assume that the general tenor of his performance wasn’t exactly as he intended.
The hair was a clue: No Hollywood icon goes out on stage like that unless he means to.
Like William F. Gavin, I hugely enjoyed Clint Eastwood’s turn last night, but I’m not sure I agree that it was “unintentionally hilarious” and that “he forgot his lines, lost his way.”
Clint is a brilliant actor, and a superb director of other actors (and I don’t just mean a quarter-century ago: In the last five years, he’s directed eight films).
He’s also, as Mr. Gavin observed, a terrific jazz improviser at the piano — and, in film and music documentaries, an extremely articulate interviewee.
So I wouldn’t assume that the general tenor of his performance wasn’t exactly as he intended.
The hair was a clue: No Hollywood icon goes out on stage like that unless he means to.
Obama's Incuriosity and 'Confident Ignorance' Make Him Dangerous As A President
Obama's Incuriosity and 'Confident Ignorance' Make Him Dangerous As A President - Investors.com
Barack Obama is one of those people who is often wrong but never in doubt.
Barack Obama is one of those people who is often wrong but never in doubt.
Letters: Many questions need to be answered about jail
Letters: Many questions need to be answered about jail | MLive.com
In other words, county leaders don't believe they have public support for a new jail but they want one anyway.
So they'll just do it quietly and deprive the citizens of Muskegon county of a vote on the millions necessary for the new facility.
I think that those who must make the final decision, our county commissioners, need to answer some questions if they decide to ignore taxpayer input on this most expensive issue.
In other words, county leaders don't believe they have public support for a new jail but they want one anyway.
So they'll just do it quietly and deprive the citizens of Muskegon county of a vote on the millions necessary for the new facility.
I think that those who must make the final decision, our county commissioners, need to answer some questions if they decide to ignore taxpayer input on this most expensive issue.
Obama Plans to Keep Campaigning Even After He Wins
Obama Plans to Keep Campaigning Even After He Wins
The Wall Street Journal says President Obama "has fundamentally shifted his view of modern presidential power" and "is now convinced the most essential part of his job, given politically divided Washington, is rallying public opinion to his side.
As a result, if he wins a second term, Mr. Obama plans to remain in campaign mode."
"The president views a second term in some ways as a second chance, an opportunity to approach the office differently... He would like to tackle issues such as climate change, immigration, education and filibuster reform.
He has told some aides that a sizable mistake at the start of his administration was his naiveté in thinking he could work with Republicans on weighty issues."
The Wall Street Journal says President Obama "has fundamentally shifted his view of modern presidential power" and "is now convinced the most essential part of his job, given politically divided Washington, is rallying public opinion to his side.
As a result, if he wins a second term, Mr. Obama plans to remain in campaign mode."
"The president views a second term in some ways as a second chance, an opportunity to approach the office differently... He would like to tackle issues such as climate change, immigration, education and filibuster reform.
He has told some aides that a sizable mistake at the start of his administration was his naiveté in thinking he could work with Republicans on weighty issues."
Which Muskegon County precincts didn't understand primary voting? Muskegon Chronicle analyzes 'crossover' ballots
Which Muskegon County precincts didn't understand primary voting? Muskegon Chronicle analyzes 'crossover' ballots | MLive.com
Fuller said she heard of three voters in Norton Shores who got angry when they were told they had to choose one party.
When she was explaining the voting procedure to one person asking for an absentee ballot, he asked her where he could get a ballot that would let him vote for both parties.
“I said, ‘In November,’” she said.
Fuller said she heard of three voters in Norton Shores who got angry when they were told they had to choose one party.
When she was explaining the voting procedure to one person asking for an absentee ballot, he asked her where he could get a ballot that would let him vote for both parties.
“I said, ‘In November,’” she said.
The Unseen Class War That Could Decide The Presidential Election
The Unseen Class War That Could Decide The Presidential Election | Newgeography.com
“Labor” increasingly means not guys with overalls and lunch pails, but people whose paychecks are signed by taxpayers.
“Labor” increasingly means not guys with overalls and lunch pails, but people whose paychecks are signed by taxpayers.
Muskegon County jail, juvenile center planning event generates much input, concern about size
Muskegon County jail, juvenile center planning event generates much input, concern about size | MLive.com
Joseph Mrak, vice president of RQAW, said the design team will go over the information Tuesday night and “make some reasonable planning assumption” for the number of beds for the proposed jail, an amount that could be adjusted later by county officials.
Much of the criticism centered on the overall justice system and requested more efforts to implement additional jail-diversion programs to reduce those incarcerated.
The consultant team members pointed out that they can’t use speculative items for their projections, but Mrak said the concerns would be passed on the county officials.
Joseph Mrak, vice president of RQAW, said the design team will go over the information Tuesday night and “make some reasonable planning assumption” for the number of beds for the proposed jail, an amount that could be adjusted later by county officials.
Much of the criticism centered on the overall justice system and requested more efforts to implement additional jail-diversion programs to reduce those incarcerated.
The consultant team members pointed out that they can’t use speculative items for their projections, but Mrak said the concerns would be passed on the county officials.
S&P lowers Illinois credit rating over pensions
S&P lowers Illinois credit rating over pensions - chicagotribune.com
Standard & Poor's downgraded the credit of the state of Illinois on Wednesday because of its weak funding levels for pensions, a move that could make it more expensive for the state to borrow money.
S&P lowered its rating on Illinois to A from A-plus and said its outlook is "negative."
Standard & Poor's downgraded the credit of the state of Illinois on Wednesday because of its weak funding levels for pensions, a move that could make it more expensive for the state to borrow money.
S&P lowered its rating on Illinois to A from A-plus and said its outlook is "negative."
Wisconsin AFL-CIO leader busted in prostitution sting
Wisconsin AFL-CIO leader busted in prostitution sting - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
Bill Brockmiller sought to “express extreme sorrow” in admitting to being busted in a prostitution sting in western Wisconsin.
Brockmiller, president of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, said he’s been dealing with “extreme personal baggage,” according to the La Crosse Tribune.
Bill Brockmiller sought to “express extreme sorrow” in admitting to being busted in a prostitution sting in western Wisconsin.
Brockmiller, president of the Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO, said he’s been dealing with “extreme personal baggage,” according to the La Crosse Tribune.
Arbitrator: Mullin's Detroit airport contract valid
Arbitrator: Mullin's Detroit airport contract valid | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
She began work Sept. 2 and was fired Oct. 31 for undisclosed reasons, two weeks after the FBI served subpoenas on Ficano's administration for Mullin's severance and deals she and other officials helped broker since 2007.
Her three-year airport contract called for her to receive the balance of her salary if she was let go without just cause.
She began work Sept. 2 and was fired Oct. 31 for undisclosed reasons, two weeks after the FBI served subpoenas on Ficano's administration for Mullin's severance and deals she and other officials helped broker since 2007.
Her three-year airport contract called for her to receive the balance of her salary if she was let go without just cause.
Michigan group to protest report urging circumcision
Michigan group to protest report urging circumcision | The Detroit News | detroitnews.com
Royal Oak — Protesters outraged over a recent medical report blessing circumcision plan to demonstrate today outside Beaumont Hospital.
Royal Oak — Protesters outraged over a recent medical report blessing circumcision plan to demonstrate today outside Beaumont Hospital.
The Greatest Piece of Performance Art in American Political History
Blog: The Greatest Piece of Performance Art in American Political History
However, something uniquely American happened during the Republican convention -- a new, never seen before play was run.
An iconic and extremely successful artist created an original, entirely unique moments in our political history.
Clint Eastwood gave one of the greatest pieces of performance art ever seen.
Clint Eastwood knew exactly what he was doing -- as both an actor AND director he knows full well how to deliver a message that resonates.
As a simple, practical matter his speech will be discussed for a very very long time and that will bring positive focus back to a very successful GOP convention again and again.
However, something uniquely American happened during the Republican convention -- a new, never seen before play was run.
An iconic and extremely successful artist created an original, entirely unique moments in our political history.
Clint Eastwood gave one of the greatest pieces of performance art ever seen.
Clint Eastwood knew exactly what he was doing -- as both an actor AND director he knows full well how to deliver a message that resonates.
As a simple, practical matter his speech will be discussed for a very very long time and that will bring positive focus back to a very successful GOP convention again and again.
DOJ Targeted Public Library for Lending E-Books 'Inaccessible' to the Blind
DOJ Targeted Public Library for Lending E-Books 'Inaccessible' to the Blind | cnsnews.com
DOJ and the National Federation of the Blind objected to the program on grounds that blind people could not use the NOOK e-readers for technological reasons.
DOJ and the National Federation of the Blind objected to the program on grounds that blind people could not use the NOOK e-readers for technological reasons.
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